The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman (Book #35)

Title: The Hill We Climb

Author: Amanda Gorman

Dates Read: Apr. 7 - Apr. 7

Format: Physical Book

Rating: ★★★

Description: On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe.

Review: For the poem itself, I give this 5 stars. It's beautiful and powerful.

But I cannot in good conscience give this 5 stars as a BOOK. It is a single poem stretched into 10 pages and sold for $16. No matter how they market it (as a keepsake or whatever) I think that's just absurd especially when you can read and listen to the poem for free online. Also important to note: the copy I have is already falling apart. Because you aren't meant to make a bound hardcover book out of 10 pages!